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From the moment you pick up the Nikon D700 and look through its large, exceptionally bright viewfinder, you'll know you're holding something special. This ultra-responsive SLR camera houses advanced features and precise controls in its rock-solid body, giving you nearly limitless photographic possibilities. Plus, it's compatible with a broad spectrum of lenses and an extensive lineup of Nikon accessories. Whether you're a shutterbug looking to rekindle your passion for photography or a seasoned pro shopping for a versatile digital SLR, Nikon's D700 may be the perfect fit.

Get the "full-frame" advantage
The D700 boasts the same powerful 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor found on Nikon's professional D3 digital SLR. This full-frame sensor has the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film on a traditional SLR, making it much larger in physical size than sensors found in most digital cameras. All that extra surface area has several benefits: superior light gathering, dramatically lower noise levels, and extraordinary resolution. You'll get cleaner images with breathtaking depth and clarity, even in challenging low-light shooting conditions. Plus, the D700's self-cleaning sensor unit vibrates at four different resonant frequencies to efficiently remove dust from its surface, ensuring your images remain spot-free.

Fast, accurate 51-point autofocus
You can count on shot after shot of crisply focused images with the D700 thanks to Nikon's sophisticated autofocus system. It features a wide-area 51-point array of sensors that can quickly and precisely lock on to your subjects, no matter where they appear in the frame. This lets you easily capture an off-center portrait on a whim, or snap high-speed action shots without getting into a lot of manual adjustments.

3" high-resolution LCD with "live view"
This camera's bright LCD screen provides a crystal-clear window for reviewing your shots. It also boasts two live view modes for composing photos on-screen in real time, just like you would with a point-and-shoot cam. Tripod mode is ideal for shooting still subjects in a studio environment, allowing you to magnify the image up to 13 times on the LCD for ultra-precise focusing. Handheld mode works great for active shooting from tricky high or low angles that make it difficult to see through the viewfinder.

Shoot at an action-stopping five frames per second
Nikon's advanced image processor provides near-instant camera startup and shutter response. It also makes it possible to shoot images continuously at up to five frames per second. (You can even shoot at up to eight frames per second with Nikon's optional battery grip.) All that speed is great for capturing high-quality photo sequences, like your favorite skateboarder performing a kickflip on the halfpipe or a horse and rider clearing the fence at a steeplechase.

Built to go the distance
Nikon wraps all this versatile technology in a strong magnesium alloy body with rubberized surfaces for a superior grip. Additional environmental sealing of the D700's body provides enhanced protection against dust and moisture. The result is a camera that's rugged, solidly built, and surprisingly easy to hold.

Supplied Accessories:

rechargeable EN-EL3e lithium ion battery

AC battery charger

protective plastic LCD cover (to prevent scratching)

video and USB cables

neck strap

body cap

software CD-ROM

Develop your photography hobby

You don't have to be an expert photographer to use an SLR  they all offer easy automatic shooting. Because of their build quality and the physics of good glass and large sensors, even their built-in automatic settings will get you better pictures than most point-and-shoots or mobile devices. But experienced photographers and budding hobbyists can get more creative by manually adjusting settings like aperture and shutter speed. SLRs let you expand your shooting options with additional lenses and flashes to suit just about any situation. If you'd like to record the occasional video, look for a model with high-def movie mode.

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Overview: The Nikon D700 (body only) includes the Nikon D700 digital SLR
camera body and a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
pack with an AC quick charger adapter and a USB cable to connect the camera to
your PC. The camera does not include a lens (lenses sold separately).

Recording Features

Digital SLR: The Nikon D700 is a SLR
digital camera that combines fast start up time (0.12 seconds) with super-fast shutter response
and rapid-action shooting at up to 5 frames per second or 8 frames per second
using the optional Nikon handgrip (sold separately). Images will be
recorded in a 3:2 aspect ratio similar to a 35mm film camera. The D700 also
supports next-generation UDMA technology, giving you an extra boost of recording
speed, and enabling you to shoot more consecutive shots. The D700 works as fast
as you do, enabling you to capture the precise moments you want. That's why the shutter release time
lag was cut to an industry-leading 40 milliseconds (CIPA standard).

Magnesium Alloy Body: The D700 features rugged, durable and lightweight magnesium alloy for the body,
exterior cover, chassis, and mirror box, to protect the advanced technologies
within and ensure its ability to perform in the most demanding shooting
conditions. Nikon also conducts severe anti-shock tests to assure robust
reliability of performance.

Dust Reduction System: The Nikon D700 integrated
ultrasonic Self-cleaning Sensor Unit, which employs four
different resonance frequencies to vibrate the optical low-pass
filter and shake dust away from the sensor. Image sensor
cleaning can be set to operate automatically when the camera is
turned off or on, or can be operated from the camera's menu.
Nikon's integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit implements a
comprehensive system that helps reduce dust by minimizing dust
generated from within the camera through the removal process.
The camera utilizes internal mechanisms that generate as little
dust as possible during operation. The shutter unit and all
moving parts are designed to minimize dust generation, and are
operated adequately before mounting within the camera so that
they do not disperse dust following camera assembly. The
mechanisms are then operated again after assembly to further
ensure that they do not generate dust. To make sure dust does
not adhere to internal surfaces, anti-static finishing is used
around the image sensor and optical low-pass filter (OLPF),
while surrounding areas are specially treated. In addition, the
space between the OLPF and image sensor is sealed to prevent
dust particles from entering the assembly. Enough distance is
left between the OLPF and image sensor that dust is less likely
to affect the final image. The effects of dust can be reduced
for images shot in NEF (RAW) format by using the Dust Off
feature in Capture NX, Nikon's optional photofinishing software.

EXPEED Digital Image Processing:
One of the keys to the D700's outstanding image quality is Nikon's powerful,
state-of-the-art EXPEED image-processing. Rich data captured with the Nikon
FX-format 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor maintains an extremely high signal-to-noise
ratio throughout 14-bit A/D conversion and the numerous stages of 16-bit image
processing. This ensures smooth tonal gradations, the finest shadow details and
continuous transition even in highlights delivering unparalleled results in an
astounding variety of
lighting situations, be they well-lit, backlit or poorly lit. Colors remain
well-saturated and accurate even in
transition, contributing to image depth that is simply not possible with lesser
cameras. This technology
applies not only to Nikon's NEF (RAW) files, but also to JPEG files, which often
require no post-processing and
are ready for immediate printing. Nikon's exclusive EXPEED technologies process
rich data at phenomenal speeds. And unlike many digital cameras, everything is
handled by a single
engine, conserving significant battery power. This, combined with the large
buffer memory, gives you greater breadth in crucial situations, including
extended shoots of fast-moving subjects, such as sports or wildlife.

CMOS Sensor: The D700
features a 36 mm x 23.9 mm Nikon FX format CMOS sensor with a total pixel count
of approximately 12.87 million pixels and an effective pixel
count of approximately 12.1 million. The Nikon FX format enables photographers
to take advantage of the familiar perspective characteristics of 35mm film
photography. The sophisticated FX CMOS imaging sensor design utilizes nanometric
precision and absolute minimum loss to exceed the resolution and tonal nuances
of film. Each pixel has ample space to preserve details even in shadows and
highlights that lesser cameras find impossible. With this level of
quality, you can expect exceptional image integrity with every shot. The D700
allows you to shoot in a 36 x 24 image area or a cropped 24 x 16 image area
depending on the lens you have connected to the camera.

FX Lens (36 x 24) Format: Image are recorded in FX format using
the full area of the image sensor (36 x 23.9mm), producing a picture angle
equivalent to a Nikkor lens on a 35mm format camera. The edges of pictures
taken with DX forma lenses will be blacked out.

DX Lens (24 x 16) Format: An area at the center of the image
sensor 234.5 x 15.6mm (show by the DX format crop in the viewfinder) is used
to record picture in DX format. To calculate the approximate focal length of
the lens in 35mm format, multiply by 1.5.

Note: If the DX Format is set to off when using a DX Nikkor lens,
the edges of the image may be eclipsed.

Optional Lens
Compatibility: The D700 enables you to use a broad spectrum of NIKKOR
lenses while retaining the lens' native angle of view. In crop mode, you can
broaden the D700's versatility through the use of DX NIKKOR lenses. And up to
nine manual focus NIKKOR lenses can be registered to provide even more D700
system compatibility. The D700 will support CPU and Non-CPU lenses.

CPU Lenses

Non-CPU Lenses

Type G or D AF Nikkor, AF-S Nikkor, AF-I Nikkor

AI Nikkor

PC-E Nikkor, PC-Micro Nikkor

Nikkor series E

AF-S, AF-I Teleconverter

Reflex-Nikkor

AI-P Nikkor

PC-Nikkor

Image Size/Quality: The D700
records still images in JPEG and NEF formats in either a 36 x 24 or 24 x 16
image area depending on connected lens. Images are recorded in a 3:2 format similar
to a 35mm film camera. The D700 supports the following image quality options.

Image Area

Quality Option

File Type

Description

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Lossless compressed: 12-bit

NEF

NEF images are compressed using a reversible
algorithm, reducing file size by about 20-40% with no effect on
image quality at a bit-depth of 12 bits

24 x 16

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Lossless compressed: 14-bit

NEF images are compressed using a reversible
algorithm, reducing file size by about 20-40% with no effect on
image quality at a bit-depth of 14 bits producing file roughly 1.3x
larger than 12-bit files and increasing the color data recorded

24 x16

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Compressed: 12-bit

NEF images are compressed using a non-reversible
algorithm, reducing file size by about 40-55% with almost no effect
on image quality at a bit-depth of 12 bits

24 x16

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Compressed: 14-bit

NEF images are compressed using a non-reversible
algorithm, reducing file size by about 40-55% with almost no effect
on image quality at a bit-depth of 14 bits producing file roughly
1.3x larger than 12-bit files and increasing the color data recorded

24 x 16

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Uncompressed: 12-bit

NEF images are not compressed at a bit-depth of
12 bits while recording time increases slightly

24 x 16

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Uncompressed: 14-bit

NEF images are not compressed at a bit-depth of
14 bits producing file roughly 1.3x larger than 12-bit files and
increasing the color data recorded while recording time increases
slightly

24 x 16

36 x 24

TIFF (RGB)

TIFF (RGB)

Records uncompressed TIFF-RGB images at a bit
depth of 8 bits per channel (24-bit color). TIFF is supported by a
wide variety of imaging applications.

Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and
one fine-quality JPEG image

24 x 16

36 x 24

NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal

Two images are recorded, one NEF
(RAW) image and one normal-quality JPEG image

24 x 16

36 x 24

NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic

Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and
one basic-quality JPEG image

24 x 16

Note: RAW data from the image sensor is saved directly to
the memory card in Nikon Electronic Format (NEF). Once transferred to
a computer, NEF (RAW) images can only be viewed using compatible
software such as the supplied ViewNX software.

Recording Media: Images are recorded onto CompactFlash (CF) memory
cards up to 8GB (Type I and II, UDMA compliant), or microdrive memory cards up
to 6GB. There is not a memory card supplied with the camera. Estimated
Image Capacity of an Optional 2 GB CompactFlash Memory Card:

Image Area

Image
Quality

Image
Size

File
Size (MB)

Number
of Images

Buffer Capacity

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Lossless compressed: 12-bit

---

13.3

100

23

24 x 16

5.7

229

65

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Lossless compressed: 14-bit

---

16.3

77

20

24 x 16

7.0

177

46

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Compressed: 12-bit

---

11

138

26

24 x 16

4.7

312

95

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Compressed: 14-bit

---

13.8

114

23

24 x 16

6.0

260

63

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Uncompressed: 12-bit

---

18.8

100

19

24 x 16

8.1

229

39

36 x 24

NEF (RAW)-Uncompressed: 14-bit

---

24.7

77

17

24 x 16

10.7

177

31

36 x 24

TIFF (RGB)

Large

35.9

53

17

Medium

20.7

95

20

Small

10.0

211

28

TIFF (RGB)

Large

15.3

124

23

24 x 16

Medium

8.8

220

29

Small

4.3

480

59

36 x 24

JPEG fine

Large

5.7

279

100

Medium

3.2

496

100

Small

1.4

1000

100

JPEG fine

Large

2.5

637

100

24 x 16

Medium

1.4

1100

100

Small

0.6

2400

100

36 x 24

JPEG normal

Large

2.9

548

100

Medium

1.6

976

100

Small

0.7

2000

100

JPEG normal

Large

1.2

1200

100

24 x 16

Medium

0.7

2000

100

Small

0.3

4400

100

36 x 24

JPEG basic

Large

1.4

1000

100

Medium

0.8

1800

100

Small

0.4

3900

100

JPEG basic

Large

0.6

2400

100

24 x 16

Medium

0.3

3900

100

Small

0.2

7800

100

Memory Buffer:
The camera is
equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to
continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100
photographs can be taken in succession.

Live View LCD Monitor: The Nikon D700's 3.0-inch
super density 920,000-dot VGA, low-temperature polysilicon color TFT LCD monitor
with 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection features 100%
frame coverage with adjustable brightness control. You can set the LCD monitor
to turn off after 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes of
no use to prolong battery life. The D700 features a Live View
LCD monitor that lets you use the 3-inch high-resolution LCD monitor in place of
the camera's viewfinder to confirm your subject and composition while shooting.
The camera features two Live View LCD modes.

Hand-Held Mode: Hand-held mode is useful
when you want to recompose before shooting or shoot freely from various
angles.

Tripod Mode: Tripod mode is highly effective
in achieving pinpoint focus on still subjects when attaching the camera to
an optional tripod.

Optical Viewfinder: The D700
uses a fixed eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder with a diopter adjustment knob.
The diopter allows you to adjust the focus in the viewfinder to suit your eyesight (with or without eyeglasses). The bright and sharp viewfinder makes
focusing in low-light situations possible. The viewfinder offers approximately
0.72x magnification with a 95% vertical and horizontal frame coverage. The
viewfinder also has a built-in eyepiece shutter to prevent light from entering
the viewfinder when shooting self portraits on a tripod.

Mirror Balancer: When the shutter is released, the mirror cycles up
and down at a very high speed. Nikon's
unique precision mirror balancer instantly cancels mirror bounce by absorbing
shock. As a result, the viewfinder blackout time and mirror movement noise are
minimized.]

Electronic Virtual Horizon: The innovative Virtual Horizon provides
instant, accurate confirmation of the D700's position relative to horizontal
level. When using Live View, you can choose to display the virtual horizon on
the
LCD, a feature ideal for landscape and architecture photography. You can also
level the D700 while looking
through the viewfinder using the convenient analog scale.

High Density 51-Point Autofocus System: The D700 is equipped with Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module, which features
up to 51 focus points. The system selects the focus point that best
applies to the subject, demonstrating an outstanding level of
precision, even when shooting in constantly changing conditions.
All 51 focus points, including the array of 15 cross-type
sensors located in the center, maximize the potential of lenses
with maximum apertures of f/5.6. Working in tandem
with the camera's Scene Recognition System and the information it
computes from the 1,005-segment RGB sensor, this system exhibits
the ability to lock onto your subject, and to predict the
subject's movement. The result is more precise autofocus
performance.

AF-Area Modes: The D700 offers a
choice of three focus areas that together cover a wide area of
the frame. The AF-area mode determines how the focus area is selected and what
happens if the subject moves out of the selected focus area while the camera is
still focusing. You can choose one of the following AF-area modes:

Single-Point AF: Single-point AF ensures that the most
important element in your composition,
such as the eyes in a character portrait, will be sharply focused. In this mode, you select
the focus area manually and the camera focuses on the subject in the
selected focus area only.

Auto Area AF: In this mode, the camera automatically detects
subject and selects focus point. Auto-area AF also uses color information
and special face recognition algorithms to automatically focus on an
individual's face, extremely helpful for situations when there's simply no
time to select a focus point or
when using Live View in Hand-held mode at high or low angles.

Dynamic Area AF:
The D700 offers Dynamic-area AF modes that use information
from surrounding focus points to provide precise focus, even if the subject
momentarily moves outside the user-selected focus point. Dynamic-area AF
allows a choice of three different size areas to match the movement of the
subject, using groups of 9, 21 or all 51 focus points. The 51-point option
allows for 3D-Tracking which uses color information from the 1,005-pixel RGB
sensor to automatically follow moving subjects across the AF points. Yet
unlike other Dynamic-area AF systems, you don't have to manually reposition
the AF point to continue tracking the subject, which means you can
concentrate more on composition.

Focus
Modes: You can choose from the following focus modes:

Single-servo Autofocus
(AF-S): camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. The focus remains locked while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. The picture will only be taken when the
in-focus indicator is displayed. Recommended for stationary subjects.

Continuous-servo Autofocus
(AF-C): camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. Photographs can be taken whether or not the camera
is in focus. Recommended for moving subjects.

Manual (MF): focus must be
adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring

Predictive Focus Tracking: In continuous-servo AF, the camera will
initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the
camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or the AF-ON button
is pressed. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict
where the subject will be when the shutter is released.

Focus Lock: Focus Lock can be
used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a
subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition.

Electronic Range Finder: If the connected lens has a maximum
aperature of f/5.6 or faster, the camera's Electronic Range Finder can be
used to confirm whether or not your subject in the selected focus point is in
focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 51 focus points).

AF Assist Illuminator: The
built-in AF assist illuminator enables the camera to focus even when the subject
is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of approximately 1'-8" to 9'-10".

Shooting Modes: The shooting
mode determines how the camera takes photographs. You can choose from the
following shooting modes:

Single Frame: camera takes
one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed

Continuous Low Speed: while shutter-release button is held down,
the camera records 1-4 frames per second (the frame rate can be chosen from
the camera's menu)

Continuous High Speed: while the shutter-release button is held
down, the camera records up to 5 frames per second

Live View: allows you to shoot pictures using the camera's LCD
monitor; recommended at high or low angles or in other situations in which
the viewfinder is hard to use or when an enlarged view from the monitor can
assist in obtaining very precise focus; you can choose between a hand-held
or tripod mode

Self-Timer: use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce
blurring caused by camera shake; you can set the self-timer to 2, 5, 10 or
20 seconds

Mirror Up:choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto
or close-up photography or in other situations in which the slightest camera
movement can result in blurred photographs

Interval Timer Photography: The D700 is equipped to take
photographs automatically at preset intervals. Shooting will begin about 3
seconds after the interval is set or you can set a start time. You can also
select the number of shots taken per interval.

Exposure Modes: The Exposure Modes determine how the camera sets
shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. You can choose from the
following Exposure Modes.

Programmed Auto (P): camera sets shutter speed and aperture for
optimal exposure according to built-in program; recommended for snapshots
and other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings

Shutter-Priority Auto (S): user chooses shutter speed while camera sets aperture for best results;
use to freeze or blur motion

Aperture-Priority Auto (A):
user chooses aperture while camera sets shutter speed for best results; use
to blur background for portraits or bring both foreground an background into
focus for landscape shots

Manual (M): user controls
both shutter speed and aperture for complete control over exposure

Bulb (B): the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release
button is head down; used for long time-exposure photographs of moving
lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks (an optional tripod and
optional remote cord are recommended to prevent blur)

AE/AF
Lock: If your subject is off-centered in the frame, it can become difficult
to achieve proper exposure and focus. By engaging the AE/AF Lock feature, you
can focus and meter on your subject, lock the exposure and focus by pressing the
shutter release button halfway, then recompose your shot before taking the
picture. You can choose from the following AE/AF Lock settings.

AE/AF Lock:
both focus and exposure lock while the AE/AF lock button is pressed

AE Lock Only: exposure locks while the AE/AF lock button is pressed while the focus is
unaffected

AF Lock Only: focus
locks while the AE/AF lock button is pressed while the exposure is
unaffected align

AE Lock Hold:
exposure locks when the AE/AF lock button is pressed and remains locked
until the button is pressed again

AE Lock Reset: exposure locks when the AE/AF button
is pressed and remains locked until the button is presses a second time, the
shutter is released or the exposure meters turn off

AF-On: the AE/AF button initiates autofocus while the
shutter-release button cannot be used to focus

Exposure Compensation:
You can alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making
pictures brighter or darker. You can adjust the exposure from -5.0 to +5.0 EV in
1/3 EV steps.

Metering: When the
camera is set to one of the exposure modes, you can choose one of the following
metering modes:

3D Color Matrix II: camera meters a wide area of the frame using
a 1005-segment RGB sensor and sets exposure according to distribution of
brightness, color, distance, and composition for natural results

Center-weighted:
camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the area in
the center of the frame (20mm circle).

Spot: camera
meters circle 4mm in diameter (approximately 1.5% of frame); the circle is centered on current focus
area, making it possible to meter off-center subjects.

Multiple Exposure: This
feature records a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph.
multiple exposures can be recorded at any image quality setting, and produce
results with colors noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging
application because they make sure of RAW data from the camera image sensor.

White Balance: White balance is
used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. When the
camera is set to one of the exposure modes, you can choose one of the following
white balance options:

Preset: a white object is
used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions.
You can also copy the white balance setting from an existing photograph on
the memory card.

White Balance Fine Tuning: The camera's white balance setting can be
fine tuned to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to
introduce a deliberate color cast into an image by adjusting the amber, blue,
green and magenta color settings.

Bracketing: The Nikon D700 offers three types of bracketing - exposure
bracketing, flash bracketing and white balance bracketing. In exposure
bracketing, the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot; while in the
case of flash bracketing, the flash level is varied with each shot. Only one
photograph is produced each time the shutter is released, meaning that several
shots are required to complete the bracketing sequence. Exposure and flash
bracketing are recommended in situations in which it is difficult to set
exposure and there is not enough time to check results and adjust settings with
each shot. In white balance bracketing, the camera creates multiple images each
time the shutter is released, each with a different white balance adjustment.
Only one shot is required to complete the bracketing sequence. White balance
bracketing is recommended when shooting under mixed lighting or experimenting
with different while balance settings.

ISO Sensitivity: The D700's
high signal-to-noise ratio contributes to impeccably clean image files across
the broadest span of ISO settings. The D700's standard range extends from ISO
200 to ISO 6400, and whichever setting you select, the D700 delivers outstanding
image quality. Now, you can choose high ISO settings without hesitation and be
assured of images that exhibit remarkably low noise. And when conditions demand
it, you can also go lower to ISO 100 and higher to ISO 12800 or even ISO 25600.
For shooting opportunities where you need to deal with constantly changing
light, ISO sensitivity auto control can be a major advantage, eliminating the
need to sacrifice either aperture or shutter speed. Taking pictures with ISO
sensitivity auto control enables you to limit how high you want the camera to
allow the ISO to rise while selecting your preference for slowest permitted
shutter speed. You can select Programmed or Aperture-priority auto, or simply
lock the aperture and shutter speed combination you want in manual mode and let
the D700 judge the lighting situation for you, determining the optimum ISO for
constant exposure results.

Noise Reduction: The D700
is designed to reduce noise even before the menu-activated High ISO NR settings
are applied. And at higher ISO settings of 2000 and over, with the High ISO NR
turned on, it's activated automatically but in a manner designed to give you
rich, satisfying, natural saturation a world beyond the synthetic appearance of
conventional image processing systems.

Lateral Chromatic Aberration Reduction:
Color fringes, also known as chromatic
aberration, are generated because varying wavelengths of light result in slightly
different magnifications. To overcome this unwanted effect, the D700
incorporates Nikon's exclusive lateral chromatic aberration reduction function.
Unlike conventional correction methods that merely eliminate the colors of
chromatic aberration, Nikon's method compensates for the
differences in the resolving index for each color, making it particularly
effective for reducing the image distortion at
the edges of a frame in addition to improving image quality throughout the
entire frame. Moreover, because aberration is corrected regardless of lens type,
this feature delivers sharper images with whichever NIKKOR lens you use.

Preset Picture Controls: The camera offers four preset Nikon Picture
Controls. You can choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of
scene.

Standard: standard processing for balanced results; recommended
for most situations

Neutral: minimal processing for natural results; recommended for
photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched

Vivid: pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photo-print effect;
recommended for photos that emphasize primary colors

Monochrome: takes monochrome photographs

Picture Control Settings: The D700
provides rich tones and colors in the default setting, but also gives you the
freedom to custom tailor image characteristics to your own specific tastes or
client requirements. Picture Control is an intuitive, easy-to-use system for
defining the image tone. The D700 features the
following custom Picture Control settings.

Quick Adjust: allows you to reduce or
exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control Preset from -2 to +2

Sharpening: controls the sharpness of
outlines from 0 to 9; you can also select Auto which adjust the sharpness
automatically according to the scene

Contrast: adjust contrast automatically
according to the type of scene or chose from values between -3 to +3 to
increase or decrease the contrast of your subject

Brightness: reduce or enhanced brightness
level from -1 to +1; this does not affect exposure

Saturation: automatically adjust saturation
according to the type of scene or choose from values between -3 to +3 to
lower or increase your subject's saturation

Hue: adjust your subject's hue from -3 to
+3 to change the level of Hue

Filter Effects: simulated the effect of
color filters on monochrome photographs from yellow, orange, red, green or
off

Color Space: The color
space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a
color space according to how photographs will be process on leaving the camera.
Select either SRGB or Adobe RGB.

Active D-Lighting: Automatically regulating the dynamic
range when the contrast is too great lets you preserve highlights, such as those
in the sky or a clear halo around the sun, and shadow details. The D700 employs
Nikon's new Active D-Lighting, which works automatically when needed, so you can
leave it on, knowing it will activate only when conditions indicate a need.
Setting Active D-Lighting before shooting produces
results that are automatically corrected to faithfully reproduce the contrast of
the scene as the photographer viewed it. Rather than correcting the entire
image, localized tone control technology adjusts highlights, shadow areas, and
midtones to achieve natural looking contrast across the entire image. This
function is particularly helpful with high contrast scenes, such as shooting a
brightly lit outdoor scene from inside a relatively dark room, or shooting at
the beach on a sunny day. Active D-Lighting offers three application strength
levels - Auto, High, Normal and Low.

Built-In Speedlight: Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control built-in speedlight evaluates flash
exposure with precision to achieve better automatic flash balance. The built-in
Speedlight creates beautiful exposures in darkened conditions as well as adds
sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an
added impact to daylight images. The built-in flash has 24mm lens
coverage (or 15mm coverage with DX lens), and works as a wireless commander for up to
two groups of remote Speedlights in Advanced Wireless Lighting. The D700 is also equipped with an accessory shoe that allows
you to use the optional Nikon CLS-compatible flash units including the SB-900,
SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400.

Flash Modes: The Nikon D700 supports the following
flash modes.

Front-Curtain Sync: This mode is recommended for most situations.
In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will
automatically be set to values between 1/250 and 1/60 seconds.

Red-Eye Reduction: The AF-assist lamp lights before the flash fires to reduce the red-eye effect

Red-Eye Reduction With Slow Sync: Combines red-eye reduction with
slow sync for use with portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery.

Slow Sync: Flash is combined with shutter speeds as slow as 30 seconds to capture both
subject and background at night or under dim light

Rear-Curtain Sync: The flash fires just
before the shutter closes, creating effect of stream of light following
moving subjects

Slow Rear-Curtain Sync: Used to capture both subject and
background.

Flash Compensation: Flash compensation is used to alter
flash output from -3 EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3EV to change the brightness
of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to
make the main subject appear brighter or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights
or reflections.

FV Lock: This feature is used to lock the flash output, allowing
photographs to be recompose without changing the flash level and ensuring that
the flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not
positioned in the center of the frame. The Flash output is adjusted
automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.

Histogram: The D700
features the ability to view an RGB histogram on the LCD monitor screen. A histogram
is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image.

Image Authentication: You can embed image authentication
information in new photographs as they are taken, allowing alterations to be
detected using Nikon's optional Image Authentication software (sold separately).
Image authentication information cannot be embedded in existing photographs.

Multi-Language Display Menu: The camera features 15 menu
display languages to choose from including English, Spanish and French.

Optional Wireless Transmitter: For photographers working in large,
crowded venues, the WT-4A Wireless Transmitter offers huge advantages.
Supporting both the IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b/g, it gives you the
range to move freely. And to streamline image transfer, you can send just
thumbnail images first; then, the complete data of only the editor's selections
need be transmitted - a real timesaver. Up to five photographers at a time can
use the system, which means that a single unit is able to handle most events.
The WT-4A is also compatible with a variety of system formats and security
protocols.

GPS Compatible: Optional Garmin GPS units that conform to
version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183
data format can be connected to the camera's ten-pin remote terminal using an
MC-35 GPS adapter cord (sold separately) allow information on the camera's
current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Operation has been
confirmed with Garmin eTrex and Garmin geko series devices equipped with a PC
interface cable connector.

Play, Print and Edit
Features

Auto Image Rotation:
Photographs taken while this feature is set to "On" allow the image to be played
back automatically in the orientation it was taken such as Portrait or
Landscape.

Playback Menu: The playback menu contains the following
options:

Delete: allows you to delete the current image or all
the images in the selected folder or folders

Playback Folder: allows you to play back the images
in the current folder or all folders

Hide Image: allows you to hide and reveal selected
pictures

Display Mode: choose from either a detailed display
of information or a basic display of information

Image Review: When
this setting is enabled, the camera displays the image on the LCD monitor after
the picture is taken.

After Delete: choose the picture displayed after an
image is deleted (next, previous, continue)

Slide Show: allows you to play back images one after
the other in a slide-show fashion

Print Set (DPOF): used to create a digital "print
order" that lists the photographs to be printed, the number of copies, and
the information to be included on each print

Full Frame Playback:
The following options can be viewed on the LCD monitor in full-screen playback
menu:

View
Additional Photos: by pressing the multi-selector or rotating the
command dial, you can view each photo stored on the memory card

View Photo Information:
allows you view detailed information about the current image

Zoom: allows
you to zoom in on current photograph

Delete: allows
you to delete the current image or all the images in the selected folder or
folders

Protect:
allows you to protect current photographs from being accidentally deleted

View Thumbnails:
allows you to view multiple photographs at one time

Shooting: returns to shooting mode

Menus: allows you to view
the menu screens

Single-Image Playback:
During single-image playback, you can view all the pictures stored on the memory
card one at a time.

Thumbnail
Playback: This feature allows you to view four or nine images at once on the
LCD monitor so that you can search for an image quickly.

Playback Zoom:
During single-image and thumbnail playback, you can zoom in on the selected
image. You can zoom in up to 27x for large images, up to 20x for medium images,
and up to 13x for small images. Once the image is enlarged, you can move it around on the LCD monitor
using the multi selector.

Retouch Menu: The
Retouched Menu allows you to create trimmed, resized or retouched copies of the
photographs you have taken on the memory card. The Retouch Menu gives you the
following editing options:

D-Lighting:
brightens dark or back-lit subjects or produces effects similar to a flash

Color Balance: creates a copy of your recorded image with
modified color balance

Image Overlay: combines two RAW images into a single image

Side-By-Side Comparison: allows you to compare retouched copies
to the original photographs

Folders/File Names: The
camera allows you to create and name separate folders so you can divide your
photographs into different categories. You can also replace the "DSC" file name
of your images with your own 3 letter tags.

Image Comment: The camera allows you to input up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text
to a recorded image and is then stored in the Exif header. The comment can be
viewed in Capture NX (software available separately) or the supplied
PictureProject software.

PictBridge Printing
Capability: Using the supplied
USB cable, you can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge compliant
printer. PictBridge is a standard that allows you to connect a PictBridge
compliant camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints,
regardless of brand.

DPOF: The DPOF
feature enables you to create a digital "print order" for PictBridge-compatible
printers and other devices that support DPOF.

Exif Print (Exif
2.21): The D700 conforms to "Exif
Print", a worldwide standard. Vital camera settings (such as exposure mode,
white balance, exposure time) and scene data are recorded to the image file when
it is captured. Printers compatible with "Exif Print" are able to use this
information to produce high quality photographs, exactly the way they were
intended at the time of capture. This intelligent communication process also
allows the printer to correct for poor lighting or mistakes, resulting in photos
that can be even better than the originals.

TV Playback: The
camera features a 3.5mm minijack video output plug and an HDMI output connector to playback still images on
your TV or monitor using the supplied composite video cable or optional HDMI
cable (sold separately). The camera's LCD monitor turns off automatically when
an HDMI device is connected. You can set the camera to the following HDMI
formats to match your television's resolution - 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i or Auto. You
can also select between NTSC or PAL video playback.

Battery Information

Quick Charger: The D700 comes supplied with an AC quick charger that allows you to recharge the supplied EN-EL3e Lithium Ion battery pack (1500 mAh). The EN-EL3e will charge
fully in approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes using the supplied AC quick charger. The EN-EL3e Lithium
Ion battery can last up to approximately 1,000 shots.

Optional AC Adapter: Use of the optional EH-5a AC adapter
or optional EH-5 AC adapter is recommended for extended playback.

Computer Requirements

USB Connection: The Nikon D700 utilizes a mini-USB
high-speed 2.0 connection and come supplied with a USB cable to connect to your
PC.

Software Suite CD-ROM: The supplied Software Suite CD-ROM
contains Nikon Transfer, ViewNX and related software. Nikon Transfer is used to
copy (transfer) pictures from the camera to the computer and to perform such
other transfer-related functions as making backups and embedding information in
pictures as they are transferred. ViewNX is used to view pictures after
transfer; among the other tasks it can perform are grouping pictures, restoring
and making simple adjustments to NEF (RAW) images and converting the file
format.

Software Suite System Requirements: The supplied Software
Suite CD-ROM will work with
Windows and Macintosh. You computer will need to meet the following system
requirements.

Trial Version Of Capture NX2: The camera comes supplied with a free
60-day trial Capture NX2 ver.2.20 CD-ROM which is compatible with both Windows
and Macintosh and supports the following image files - RAW (NEF) and standard
JPEG/TIFF. Capture NX2 has various functions that dramatically extend the
photographic expression that is unique to digital imaging. Capture NX2 offers
the following editing functions.

Color Control Point: instantly intensify only the blue of a sky
that is partially obscured by foreground greenery

Unsharp Mask: enhances detail and sharpens focus at a desired
point of the image

Auto Retouch Brush: apply mouse stroke to clear away specks
(caused by dust when an image is shot) that appear on the image

Capture NX2 Trial Version System Requirements: Capture NX2 will work
with Windows and Macintosh. Your computer will need to meet the following
requirements.

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